The Sunday herald., 1887-01-02
Andertakfrs.
OUTDOOR SPORTS.
Base Halt.
Residence on the premises.

Base BaIf.
Secretary Walter Hewitt, OF the Washlngtons,
says there IS no 1aU 'nd . ,hs easue y W na ha
before the first OF February they VIII be mustered
out OF the organization. Mrhe delay IN settling
ing the Washngtons little backward for there are
at least two players we desire TO get from kansas
team AS soon as the deal is worked out Washing
ton will be seen to have accomplished all that the
most Jealous OF our supporters tiers could desire. sec
the game OF blutf they were playing would only
hurt In the end. The Impression among the players
ford and Myers, 10th excellent and strong players.
Radford Is the one THE HERALD has advocated Sc
curing, though big money had to be put out
The papers throughout the country devo,ng a
good deal Of space repeating the fact that unless
lines, of this city, receives more money than lie
did last season. he will not be with The Washing
tons in 1851. Hines will play here next season, or
not at all, unless, Of course, Manager GafTney Sc
cures an acceptable trade OF men needed to
strengthen the team.
Mr. Gaifney's term as a manager OF the Washing
ton Club expires in April, and unless he is allowed
greater freedom in the selection Of players and re-
ceives more harmonious support from me directors
the position OF umpire. The Washington Clnb Will
place Itself in more embarrassing condition than
ever II 1t allows the withdrawal Of lis present mana
ger.-Sunddv Rent.
Charley Snyder, of this city, who has been with
the Cincinnati Club for several seasons, Will next
year he found with the ClevelanIs, the American
Association baby for 1887. Pechney, the promising
pitcher OF the Cincinnatis. Will also be with the
Clevelands.
Cook and White, of the Louisvllles, have refused
to sign contracts for 1881 unless paid more salaries
Oh. what an addition they would he to The Wash
in9ton team, and how IL would please the public
here 10 see them III the local UNIFORM!
| A rumor prevailed last week that Anson, who has
| so successfully capitalized the champion Chicagos
for The past nine years. had been secured 70 manage
| the field work OF the Washngtons. The rumor
| gained wide circulation, and received. strange to
| say, credence from people VINO ought to KNOW pet
ter. In answer to telegram sent to President A.
G.. Spaldlng. nquirng to the truth Of the matter,
! that gentleman said It was manufactured false
hood. That club will never give up Anson while he
| Is able to play ball.
What position will Stuart play on the Washing.
| tons next year? He is good player and will have
| general trial.
Baltimore will star, in next spring with the
strongest team they have ever presented TO a me
burns, Greenwood and Tucker-wiil be drawing
card. Their chances for the pennant next year are
very fair.
1t is probable that the League will reconyene at
an early day to fix up SOME unsettled business lett
over from their annual meeting; for Instance, the
disposition OF the ninth club
Rowing.
| The Columbia four-Nutc, Kondrup, Sloan, and
| Wade-wil probably he changed next season by the
| Withdrawal of at least two. kpnhrup saia soon
after last years regatta that he did not intend row.
ing any more, while Wade has often said 1t was his
last year. Bob has not been as well OF late as his
friends would like rs he has never recovered from
Inc training OF lne year. lie ~ sui
row, AMI may do SO, though II Is unlikely. II these
two excellent oarsnen should step down, there are
| yet Kintner, Lewis, and the new man, CALDWELL to
select from.
The Poiomacs tried the experiment this year OF
| dispensing with their winter quarters. They have
| succeeded admirably, ana allowed money To- remain
| In the possession OF the club. To- show now de-
termined the club IL to succeed this year the crews
OF last year Will begin now TO put themselves In
condition.
Frank Hillyer, OF the Analostans, who is finishing
his medical studies In New York, was visiting his
people here during the holidays. Frank is an en-
greeable weather OF last week, was anxious to get
crew together for a row.
The annual election OF officers OF the Columbla
rooms, on New York avcntie. Nothing OF any I'm
pOrtance can be learned from the members In re
gard to the result. as nearly all appear 10 De In
quandary over the matter. one OF the prominent
officers sad Thursday that ne believed q clean
sweep will be the result as many OF the old Officers
not run again, his business will keep him out 0
the city continually and his place Will be taken BY
some one who can devote his time to the organiza
ton. The uncertainty OF results keeps the member
all worked up, and there Will no doubt he big turn
out OF those entitled to vote Wednesday evening.
Rowing Will he more prevalent next summer thai
ever before the Potomac River, as ali four OF ih'
clubs will strive TO make the best showing possible
OF course The PotOmacs and the C0lumbtas VIII b'
better racing than before, while the Printers
Association hold that their crew Will he as good a
any sent out by the other clubs, In junior, senlOr
and eight Dared shells. The Analostans are si nn
decided about their senior crew. but 'hey VIII max
a good showing In the juniors.